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    Emotional disorders

    duskyjewel replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dude, apologies. That is a hell of a lot you're dealing with. If she is leaving her job, a complaint to the BON about her unprofessional and unethical behavior is still a possibility. I hope you can...
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    I am appalled.

    duskyjewel replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    Emotional disorders

    duskyjewel replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And this is why it will never change. I wish you would think about people who might face this is the future and help them, even if you don't want to fight for yourself. This DON should be punished...
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    Emotional disorders

    duskyjewel replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I honestly think you should consider a consult with your state Labor Board or a labor attorney. I am pretty sure that she violated the law by spreading that around. That stigma won't go away until...
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    New DON

    duskyjewel replied to MzKGoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats, and a request from a CNA. Please don't forget where you came from! Too many LTCs seem to think their CNAs are cyborgs who can handle any workload. They also seem to think that elderly...
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    I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    duskyjewel replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a hospice CNA and the vast majority of my nurses love their jobs. Something to consider. It's such a radical paradigm shift that some long-term clinical nurses struggle with it, but people can...
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    Working nights....tips anyone?

    duskyjewel replied to gracecase's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Some people will switch around their sleep schedule and sleep during the day even on nights off, but I don't see how anyone with a family could do that. Personally, I only sleep during the day if I...
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    What a night

    duskyjewel replied to Lame's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You were working. Where was everyone else in the building while her call light was going off? If the light went off for more than a few minutes without being answered, your colleagues should have...
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    How long did it take you to find a CNA job?

    duskyjewel replied to annairb90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took me three months after I finished my course to get hired. Most places didn't want to touch me until my certification came through, and it took me two more months after that. I applied...
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    Frustrated.

    duskyjewel replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YES, check with your state board of nursing for a listing of schools approved by them! That is the only certification that matters. I have to admit, though, I would be hesitant to deal with any...
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    duskyjewel replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    And my husband was always well-liked and respected by his NCOs once they got to know him, because he was never stupid enough to make the mistake of thinking that his college degree and commission...
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    Considering an ADN over a BSN but already have a bachelors

    duskyjewel replied to heyitsryan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    OP, at least part of your living expenses will be covered while you go to school on Post 9/11 GI Bill. My husband is currently earning his MBA on his, and he gets housing allowance. He is going to...
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    Conflicted - which would you choose?

    duskyjewel posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OK so I started my new job with the hospice company, and I am so much happier. Right now I am working full time in the night float pool for their inpatient units. The biggest perk to this is that I...
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    Total Disregard for Visiting Hours

    duskyjewel replied to DYLANB's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If my husband were seriously ill or injured enough to be hospitalized, you would pry his bed rail out of my cold, dead fingers. Having worked in a hospital, I know too much to NOT watch like a
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    Conflicted - which would you choose?

    duskyjewel replied to duskyjewel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It would be a different position with the same company, and full time either way. So job stability is pretty much a
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    Only Charting "The Good Vitals"?

    duskyjewel replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    WOW. Just wow. The attitude of some of the nurses on this thread, is, frankly, REALLY ******* me off. Do you think I wanted to be that crappy CNA? I took my training seriously (during which, BTW, I...
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    Can you be 14 and take a CNA course?

    duskyjewel replied to IckyViqui's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Uh, yeah, OP, I am kinda wondering that too. I have a 14 year old, and I wouldn't allow her to work as an aide even if her dad died and I was trying to survive on his life insurance. She's extremely...
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    Looking for Part Time Job Can I Apply for Full Time Job Listing

    duskyjewel replied to 91jojo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nice! Honesty is the best policy. Good
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    duskyjewel replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    I'm sorry, but this reminds me of the LT in "Good Morning, Vietnam." Respect is earned, and no one respects a brand new butterbar. I know from being married to one. They all obeyed protocol, but he...
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    Probably looking for a new job

    duskyjewel replied to amzyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am "only" an aide, so I hope you will excuse me for commenting, but I think you are VASTLY underestimating how valuable good, supportive co-workers are. So many of us have our stress level...
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    Looking for Part Time Job Can I Apply for Full Time Job Listing

    duskyjewel replied to 91jojo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you do, you'll just irritate the hiring manager. That won't bode well the next time they see one of your
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    Baths!

    duskyjewel replied to Nursingschoolzombie's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Everything you just said is why I left my first job after 7 months. And it took me three months after finishing CNA school to get that job. I'll tell you the dirty little secret: my unit did have a...
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    Work shoes! Please help

    duskyjewel replied to joshsmother's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I wear Nurse Mates Dove shoes, and love them. They are flat and simple, no fancy, wobbly heels. Even though they are very simple, I have found they have a good sole design that offers enough support...
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    duskyjewel replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, my husband had to meet the physical standards BEFORE he was commissioned, and when he was in ROTC, damn near lost his scholarship and commission because he fell behind on them for ONE semester....
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    Multiple offers?

    duskyjewel replied to CaptScrubs13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Seems to me that you are being rudely strung along by both places. Call the one that offered you full time and be up front, that you need to know whether the offer is official or not, because you...